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In the spotlight

Markel hosts fundraiser for American Heart Association

Markel’s headquarters in Richmond, VA, held a fundraiser to benefit the American Heart Association on June 21st. The fun included a dunk tank, cornhole tournament, giant Jenga, raffle, pizza and bake sales, and vendors—all to raise money for the AHA. Many thanks to our associates and the vendors who participated and donated to such a great cause!

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First quarter 2017 results are now available.

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Take charge of your career.

We are always seeking top talent. If you are motivated, goal-oriented, and desire to build your future with a leader in the insurance industry, consider career opportunities with Markel.

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Markel in the news

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  • Mike Miller receives IMUA Lifetime Achievement Award

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$667 million

Comprehensive income to Markel shareholders in 2016 was over $667 million.
Around the world

Markel has 69 offices in 20 countries.
Specialty insurance

Our main operations are specialty insurance, which provides coverage for hard-to-place risks that generally do not fit in the underwriting criteria of standard insurance carriers.
Our focus is long-term

“What matters to Markel is to build an enduring institution.”  - Richie Whitt, Co-Chief Executive Officer
Winning with permanent capital

Markel Ventures owns and operates a family of companies outside the insurance industry, employing over 7,000 people across the manufacturing, consumer, business services, financial services, and healthcare sectors.
Forever and right now

“We think about your company in two distinct yet completely connected time horizons, namely, forever and right now.” - 2016 letter to shareholders